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Cabot Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary5 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q3 FY25 Adjusted EPS was $1.90, flat sequentially and down 1% year-over-year; diluted EPS was $1.86.

  • Reinforcement Materials EBIT declined 6% to $128M, while Performance Chemicals EBIT rose 4% to $57M.

  • Returned $64M to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases in Q3.

  • Announced acquisition of Bridgestone's reinforcing carbons plant in Mexico for $70M, expected to close in H1 FY26 and be accretive in year one.

  • Achieved EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating for the fifth consecutive year.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 FY25 net sales were $923M, down $93M year-over-year due to lower volumes and pricing.

  • Operating cash flow for Q3 was $249M; free cash flow was $188M after $61M in capex.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $239M; liquidity stood at $1.4B.

  • Net debt to EBITDA ratio was 1.3x at quarter-end.

  • Capex for Q3 was $61M; full-year capex expected between $250M–$275M.

Outlook and guidance

  • Reaffirmed FY25 Adjusted EPS guidance of $7.15–$7.50, with potential upside if tariffs boost demand.

  • Q4 segment EBIT expected to be consistent with prior year; modest decline in Reinforcement Materials and lower Performance Chemicals EBIT anticipated.

  • Operating tax rate for FY25 projected at 27%–29%.

  • Sufficient liquidity is anticipated for operational and capital needs for the next twelve months.

  • Focus remains on cost management, network optimization, and disciplined commercial execution.

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Cabot Corporation is a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. It produces carbon black, specialty carbons, activated carbon, and aerogel products used in automotive, energy, and industrial sectors. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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